"The Last Question" is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov that explores the theme of humanity's struggle against entropy and the eventual heat death of the universe. The narrative follows multiple characters across different time periods as they repeatedly ask the Multivac supercomputer how to reverse entropy and prevent the end of the universe. As the story progresses, the question is posed in various forms, reflecting humanity's evolving relationship with technology. Ultimately, the tale culminates in a profound moment when the computer, having gained consciousness, finds itself alone in the universe, contemplating the answer to the last question.